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W. WATTIE. MAT.-

APPLICLLTIOII FILED JULY 14, 1803.

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1 2/1 WMWW through the base or foundation 5, between the o en'ings 5, and preferably extending in the irection of the length of the met, as indicated by broken lines, 5, Fig. 3, to allow of the assage of dirt or other material through'the ase or foundation.

It will be understood that the details of construction of my met may be varied if desired, and mats of any size-and shape may be made, and said mats may be used for any pur ose.

aving thus described my invention, What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. A mat, comprising a metal base or foundation having openings therethrough, and a rope or cord interwoven or laced through said openings, and extending upon both sides of the base or foundation, to form a Wiping surface.

2. In a mat, the combination With a Wire mesh base or foundation, of a rope or cord passing through the openings in said mesh and extending upon both sides thereof, to

form a iping surface.

WILLIAM M. WATTIET Witnesses: i

M. HAAS, J. C. DEWEY. 

